APP - Columbus, GA. - Dr. Flandry

Hughston; Columbus (GA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Hughston in Georgia seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide orthopedic medical services under physician supervision. You will take detailed histories, perform exams, diagnose conditions, and treat injuries or illnesses.

The role includes administering injections, wound care, ordering and interpreting studies, and counseling patients on health habits and post-hospital care. A Master’s degree and one year orthopaedics experience are required.

Competenze

• One year experience in orthopaedics must be demonstrated.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program is required.

Mansioni

• Provide medical services under supervision of a physician to promote patient health.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record findings in patient records.
• Perform a thorough physical examination, diagnose injuries/illness, and provide treatments.
• Administer injections and manage wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule diagnostic studies when appropriate.
• Counsel on health habits, exercise, tobacco and alcohol.
• Instruct on supervising physician orders and related therapies.
• Assist in management of hospitalized patients and coordinate follow-up care.
• Understand and comply with PA/NP practice laws in the state.

Conoscenze

Orthopaedics experience

Formazione

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program

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Position Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record appropriate findings in the patient records.
• Complete a systematic and thorough physical examination. Make diagnoses concerning a patient’s injury or illness. Give treatment such as setting broken bones and prescribe medicine when needed.
• Perform salutary procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling on health habits, exercise, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Provide instruction on supervising physician orders: (a) diet, (b) physical therapy (i.e. lumbar flexion exercises, range of motion, home arthritis therapy, activities of daily living, use of crutches or walker) and (c) use of physical adjuncts to therapy (i.e. nebulizer, vaporizer, etc.).
• Assist supervising physician in management of hospitalized patients (with concurrent hospital approval for such a role) plus: check on clinical status of patient, explain tests or therapy, report on progress to physician, check on report of studies, assist in documentation of care, within limits of hospital regulations, transfer copies of hospital data to office records when appropriate, arrange for post hospitalization follow-up care, assist in surgery, and make rounds when appropriate.
• The supervising physician and P.A. or NP are expected to understand and comply with the current laws, rules and regulations governing P.A. or NP practice of the state.

Position Requirements

Experience

• One (1) year experience in orthopaedics.

Education

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program.

Special Qualifications

Required

• May require working at multiple locations.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.

Preferred

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.